Human-machine interface (HMI) development services

Bring in niche expertise in HMI development to your team by hiring highly competent software engineers from ITRex, an IT services company with a knack for innovation

What HMI development services do we offer?

ITRex, a pioneer in embedded software development, IoT, AI consulting, and electronic product design, works with both emerging startups and enterprise clients to develop advanced HMI solutions for cyber-physical systems. Our comprehensive HMI development services include:

HMI Consulting

We begin HMI development projects with a discovery phase. ITRex meticulously assesses user needs, system requirements, and the tasks that HMI solutions must support. We can also evaluate the feasibility of human-machine interface development concepts proposed by other vendors, recommend appropriate software and hardware options, and design custom HMI solutions' architecture with compatibility and scalability in mind.

HMI Prototyping

Prior to HMI software development, we create wireframes and mockups to visualize the layout of the HMI solution, optimizing widget placement for improved usability. ITRex also helps customers create interactive prototypes to simulate user interactions and collect feedback for future improvements. When providing HMI UI/UX design services, we always prioritize ergonomics and intuitive design principles in order to improve the user experience.

HMI Software Development

ITRex's HMI software development team will assist you in developing custom HMI solutions that interact seamlessly with embedded systems and hardware, ensuring real-time operations and full device control. We’re knowledgeable in firmware and middleware development, optimizing the use of system resources, such as memory and CPUs, and implementing security features, from end-to-end encryption to effective access control mechanisms.

HMI Integration

As part of HMI integration, we enable seamless interactions between human-machine interface software and various system components such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and input/output devices. For this, ITRex uses reliable communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, and PROFIBUS, develops custom APIs and middleware for data management, integrates HMI solutions with databases, configures network settings, and more!

HMI Testing

ITRex employs rigorous quality assurance processes to validate HMI solutions’ performance, functionality, and usability. We’ll confirm that every feature and function of custom HMI solutions work as expected, perform regression tests following software updates, identify UI/UX issues, evaluate HMI performance under various loads and conditions, measure response time, and ensure operating system, device, and browser compatibility.

Additional HMI Development Services

Our HMI development services include comprehensive post-launch maintenance and support, developing system documentation and user manuals, upgrading HMI solutions based on user and stakeholder requirements, and setting up scalable infrastructures for remote performance monitoring and diagnostics. Whatever your HMI development needs are, the ITRex team has got you covered!

What types of HMI solutions does ITRex create?

ITRex’s HMI development team creates human-machine interfaces for every purpose. From touchscreens and graphic interfaces to wearable and voice-activated HMI solutions, we take the complexity out of human-to-machine interactions. Our know-how encompasses:

Automotive HMI development

Our automotive HMI development services seek to simplify drivers' interactions with in-vehicle systems. Leverage ITRex’s automotive HMI development expertise to implement intuitive instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays (HUDs), and voice and gesture control solutions. Our car HMI development services are built on five pillars: safety, high performance, end-to-end system integration, an exceptional user experience, and HMI durability.

SCADA HMI Development

ITRex creates reliable supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) HMI solutions for the manufacturing, energy, and utilities sectors. Hire our HMI SCADA development experts to design graphical displays for controlling processes in real time, alert employees of abnormal conditions and equipment failures, tap into advanced data analytics, exercise role-based access control, and manage hardware, including sensors, PLCs, and other control devices.

Medical device HMI development

ITRex provides medical HMI consulting and design services to OEMs and digital health startups that are developing novel diagnostic equipment, remote patient monitoring systems, and custom clinical research devices. Whether your system uses touchscreens, displays, and audio alerts or integrates with hospital information systems and EHRs, our HMI software development capabilities will be useful.

Consumer electronics HMI development

ITRex helps consumer electronics startups flesh out their innovative concepts through dependable HMI development services. If you’re working on a voice-controlled smart home system, a fitness mirror with an AI coach inside, or a wearable physical activity tracker, we’ll validate that your custom HMI solutions are easy to use, maximize the built-in hardware functionality, and communicate seamlessly with third-party devices and systems.

Industrial HMI development

We create industrial HMI solutions that enable users to operate standalone machines or entire systems while effectively managing processes. Our human-machine interface software, whether used independently or as part of SCADA systems, provides real-time status data, enables your employees to initiate, halt, and adjust operations, offers convenient data input and output options, and aids decision-making.

Retail HMI development

Our HMI development team specializes in retail technology systems, creating human-machine interface solutions that improve the shopping experience, employee productivity, and operational efficiency. We design touchscreen interfaces for point-of-sale (POS) systems and self-service kiosks, interactive displays for digital signage solutions, interfaces for handheld devices and fixed terminals used in warehouses, and HMI software for queue management systems.

What is ITRex’s practical HMI development experience?

AI-powered fitness mirror with a personal coach inside → →

The Superscreen Tablet that Mirrors Personal Smartphone

Superscreen tablet for personal smartphone screen mirroring, screencasting, and media streaming → →

A software solution for monitoring solar panel manufacturing and assembly lines → →

IoT platform development for all-in-one business management in the laundry industry → →

Organ-on-a-chip platform for drug development → →

Healthcare IoT Platform to Improves Hand Hygiene Behavior

Innovative IoT platform for improving hand hygiene behavior in healthcare facilities → →

What HMI development technologies does ITRex use?

Programming languages: C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust

Operating systems: Linux, RTOSs (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, Micrium µC/OS), Zephyr, Windows IoT

Databases: SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Frameworks and libraries: Qt, React, Angular, Node.js, LVGL, MiniGUI, uGUI, GUISlice, uGFX

Development tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio, Keil, MPLAB, MATLAB/Simulink

Communication protocols: CAN, Modbus, MQTT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Automotive Ethernet

Security: SSL/TLS, AES, RSA, OAuth, JWT

Why collaborate with ITRex on HMI development?

Rich R&D expertise Cross-industry expertise An HMI development company with an in-house R&D department, ITRex can confidently take over HMI consulting, development, and system integration projects involving innovative technologies—from augmented and virtual reality to computer vision and natural language processing. Our company has lent a helping hand to companies from multiple sectors, including healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences, retail, supply chains, and media, assisting clients in developing HMI solutions that delight users and ensure fast ROI.

Full-stack software engineering capabilities Tailored approach In addition to HMI software development, our company is well-versed in mobile, web, and cloud computing technologies and has been crafting feature-rich software solutions for enterprises and SMBs since 2009. This empowers us to take a holistic approach to HMI development, anticipating and navigating issues before they affect your budget and deadlines. One of the leading HMI development companies, ITRex handles every project with care, prioritizing your requirements and proposing effective technology solutions to business problems. Whether you need a single HMI development consultant to guide your in-house IT department or a small, dedicated HMI development team to implement custom HMI solutions, we’re here to help!

FAQ

A human-machine interface is a user interface that allows humans to interact with machines or systems. HMIs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from web and mobile applications to touchscreens, voice assistants, and traditional interfaces made up of buttons, switches, and LEDs. HMI development necessitates careful planning and dedicated expertise for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is the critical role that HMI solutions play in supporting your company's operations and decision-making. Errors in HMI design and implementation can be costly, particularly in embedded HMI development projects that require both hardware and software modifications. That is why we recommend you hire a reputable HMI development company to handle your project.

ITRex provides comprehensive HMI development services, including consulting, prototyping, software development, integration, and testing. Our team focuses on providing custom HMI solutions that are tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring high performance, dependability, and user satisfaction. Furthermore, we have domain HMI development expertise across a variety of industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing, logistics, and retail, which allows us to approach business challenges from a technical standpoint.

ITRex, a medium-sized technology consulting and software engineering firm, primarily employs senior-level R&D and embedded software engineering specialists who focus on solving non-trivial, complex HMI development challenges. Therefore, we might not have sufficient solution development resources to execute large projects under one roof. However, we have a large network of partners who specialize in various subdomains of HMI development, including custom hardware design, and we have firsthand experience collaborating with hardware manufacturing companies all over the world. Following HMI consulting, we always propose an effective solution implementation plan and recruit the necessary talent from our partners' teams to meet our clients' HMI development requirements.

Our process starts with HMI consulting, followed by HMI prototyping to visualize the layout and gather feedback. Next, we proceed with HMI software development, integration, and rigorous testing. Finally, we provide post-launch support and maintenance to keep your HMI solution effective and up to date.

Simply contact us through our website, and our HMI consultants will get back to you to discuss your needs and initiate the discovery process. We will collaborate with you to create a custom HMI solution that meets your specific business requirements.

ITRex at a glance

13+

years of hands-on experience

230+

top-tier experts

200+

clients around the globe

3+

years' client engagement

600+

software products delivered

90%

hold BS, MS or PhD in math and computer science